Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
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Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes and partner figures in a roomy college gym, emphasizing community joy and shared social dance traditions. A recurring Thursday-night gathering geared to beginners and regulars alike.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes and partner figures in a roomy college gym, emphasizing community joy and shared social dance traditions. A recurring Thursday-night gathering geared to beginners and regulars alike.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes and partner figures in a roomy college gym, emphasizing community joy and shared social dance traditions. A recurring Thursday-night gathering geared to beginners and regulars alike.
Regency-era English country dancing with elegant figures reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes. Each dance is taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders, making it welcoming for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing with elegant figures reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes. Each dance is taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders, making it welcoming for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing with elegant figures reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes. Each dance is taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders, making it welcoming for newcomers.
Caller-led contra dancing with a free beginner lesson before the sets begin, then an energetic 3-hour dance. Live old-time string music from fiddle, guitar, and bass drives reels and squares in a gymnasium hall.
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Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
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Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
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Lively contra dancing with a welcoming, fun-loving crowd in a sober, safety-focused space. Expect line-and-circle partner dances with a calling guide, easy-to-learn patterns, and community energy suited to newcomers and regulars alike.
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A drop in ballroom lesson transitions into two hours of social partner dancing, with a different style rotating each month. Welcoming community center vibe with plenty of time to practice steps and meet local dancers.
A drop in ballroom lesson transitions into two hours of social partner dancing, with a different style rotating each month. Welcoming community center vibe with plenty of time to practice steps and meet local dancers.
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Lively contra dance night at Pine Hall in Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, with community-friendly partner sets and long lines. A recurring third-Friday gathering that blends mountain-town social energy with traditional dance rhythms.
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Caller-led barn dance set to an old-time stringband sound with driving fiddle tunes and foot-stomping rhythms. Community dancing unfolds in a rustic farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, with a welcoming, all-ages vibe.
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